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Evaflox is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Evaflox has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Evaflox depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Evaflox as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Evaflox go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Evaflox is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Evaflox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Evaflox related warnings section.
Evaflox can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Evaflox in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). The section on Evaflox contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Evaflox with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Evaflox is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Evaflox is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Evaflox is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Evaflox safe for pregnant women?
Evaflox can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Evaflox right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Evaflox safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Evaflox. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Evaflox on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Evaflox on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Evaflox on the Liver?
Evaflox is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Evaflox on the Heart?
Evaflox is rarely harmful for the heart.
Evaflox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Evaflox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Evaflox habit forming or addictive?
Evaflox is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Evaflox can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Evaflox should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Evaflox is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Evaflox
Evaflox may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Evaflox
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Evaflox as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Evaflox is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
Yes, long-term use of Evaflox can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some people. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Yes Evaflox is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
Yes, Evaflox can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Evaflox should be taken with a meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted effects of this medicine. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products, it may reduce the absorption of a drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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